Pain In The Arts

In this episode, Lyndon kicks things off with a dubious tale of getting lost in Tasmania before he and Breallyn tackle the age-old struggle between perfectionism and creativity. Can perfection push your art to new heights, or does it just hold you back?.00:44 Unexpected Distillery Visit02:40 Tasting Session and Mishaps05:46 Introduction to Pain in the Arts06:08 Marriage and Milestones07:29 Perfectionism vs. Creativity10:53 Defining Perfectionism18:24 Perfectionism and Mental Health19:30 Expectations vs. Perfectionism21:37 The Fear of Failure and Success23:24 When is Perfectionism a Bad Thing?27:37 The Impact of Perfectionism on Creativity35:45 The Pursuit of Excellence Over PerfectionThanks for listening!Support the show on Patreonwww.patreon.com/painintheartslifeFree subscription available!More about the show herewww.paininthearts.lifePain In The Arts Podcast is recorded and produced at Morning Phase Recording RoomOriginal theme music by Lyndon WesleyVisit Wilmot Hill Distilery https://www.wilmothillsdistillery.com.au Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creativity's classic trap: thinking about work instead of doing it. Inspired by Brad Stulberg and Rick Rubin, Lyndon and Brea explore the tension between reflection and action, the joy of discovery over process and highlight how a simple mindset shift to gratitude can fuel creativity. 00:00 Morning Chaos 03:50 Mystery Bag Topic: Thinking About the Work 11:19 Creative Time Management20:52 Balancing Internal and External in Creativity21:38 Songwriting Techniques: Internal vs External22:43 Show, Don't Tell: Writing Techniques25:28 Overcoming Creative Blocks: Expectations and Overwhelm29:05 Process Over Discovery: A Creative Dilemma31:29 Remedies for Creative Blocks38:15 Mindset Shift: From Obligation to Opportunity42:59 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThanks for listening!Support the show on Patreonwww.patreon.com/painintheartslifeFree subscription available!More about the show herewww.paininthearts.lifePain In The Arts Podcast is recorded and produced at Morning Phase Recording RoomOriginal theme music by Lyndon WesleyMore from Brad Stulberg https://www.bradstulberg.com/booksRead more about Rick Rubin here. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Lyndon and Brea dive into how family responsibilities, technical hiccups, and migraines can throw a wrench into their creative flow. They also toss around ideas for cutting down distractions and tackling those urgent to-dos, all while keeping their artistic momentum going strong-ish.00:00 Introduction and Initial Mishap01:11 Setting the Scene: The Studio01:55 The Lost Recording and Missed Stories03:30 Podcast Introduction and Theme07:39 Marriage and Creative Life11:44 Necessary Distractions and Filtering18:50 Technical Challenges in a Boutique Studio19:23 Balancing Creative Work and Technical Issues20:41 Managing Emails and Prioritizing Tasks23:34 Living with Chronic Migraine26:47 Protecting Creative Time29:12 Order This List35:11 Upcoming PlansThanks for listening!Support the show on Patreonwww.patreon.com/painintheartslifeFree subscription available!More about the show herewww.paininthearts.lifePain In The Arts Podcast is recorded and produced at Morning Phase Recording RoomOriginal theme music by Lyndon Wesley Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this first episode of Pain in the Arts, Lyndon preps for an adventure to Tasmania, while Brea dives into the endless struggle between busyness and actual productivity. Together, they share their takes on wrangling time, finding routines that stick, and carving out space for real creative work—even when life won’t stop interrupting.00:00 Chilly Adventures Await: Preparing for Tasmania03:57 Unexpected Mishaps and Family Memories04:37 Podcast Introduction and Hosts04:53 The Art of Journaling and Note-taking07:38 Balancing Busyness and Productivity11:24 Challenges of Creative Work15:56 Weekly Routines and Creative Time21:36 Creative Projects and Family Life33:19 Conclusion and Podcast InformationThanks for listening!Support the show on Patreonwww.patreon.com/painintheartslifeFree subscription available!Listen in your favourite podcast app - click here More about the show herewww.paininthearts.lifePain In The Arts Podcast is recorded and produced at Morning Phase Recording RoomOriginal theme music by Lyndon Wesley Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.